ExclusiveTrump Suspends "Bombing and Attack of Iran" for Two Weeks

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. Trump said he spoke to leaders in Pakistan, which has been a mediator between Washington and Tehran, and which had sought a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. Israel is also part of the two-week ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a senior White House official. Here is Trump's announcement, which he posted on social media less than two hours before the 8 p.m. deadline. Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided ceasefire. The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all military objectives and are very far along with a definitive agreement concerning long-term peace with Iran and peace in the Middle East. We received a 10-point proposal from Iran and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two-week period will allow the agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America as President and also representing the countries of the Middle East, it is an honor to have this long-term problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Shortly after Trump's statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that Iran has accepted the Pakistani proposal for a ceasefire and is considering the 15-point proposal from the United States in accordance with President Trump's acceptance of the Iranian 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations.